The heat is coming, everything. Eventually, it officially went to the time when the outside was too steaming to turn on the oven. Summer is an era where food is as easy as it is tasty and always enjoys its brightest flavors of the season. Some of the easiest, most nutritious, fun, and fun oven-free meals? Summer salad. Whether topped with protein, fruits, vegetables, nuts or all of the above, a simple summer salad will make the most of your hottest days. Honestly, the last place I want to be this summer is trapped in a hot kitchen.
There are several important factors that distinguish summer salads from average everyday salads. Summer salads are often light and sometimes filled with seasonal fruits, and are topped with bright citrus vinaigrettes, usually as cheerful as seasonal. The best part is that your ingredients do the job for you. With all the delicious produce of this season, the final result is taste It took hours to make it.
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25 easy summer salads to make when the oven is too hot
Avocado Caprese Salad
This summer salad is pleading to be virtually offered for the next outdoor occasion. Beautifully pair it with grilled meat, seafood or sandwiches as the perfect appetizer or side for a summer barbecue.
Sesame Salad
Simplicity is important in this crunchy, textured green bowl. The key to this salad and its delicious dressing is to throw everything in a very large bowl and ensure that all the leaves are covered in dressing. It’s the perfect balance of complementary ingredients.
Broccoli Caesar Salad
Inspired by our food editor Suruchi’s Austin’s all-day pizza trip, this broccoli Caesar changes the chemistry of your brain, as she points out. The broccoli in this recipe is roasted, but you can easily throw bushels into an air fryer or use a green as a substitute while enjoying the abundant and delicious ingredients.
Simple green salad
Perhaps the simplest (and stunning) summer salad is something that this bowl was inspired by everyone’s NYC favorites. Via Karota. To be precise, you don’t need much of only three ingredients. Don’t miss out on Kamille’s shallot vinaigrette and pair it with this bowl of greenery goodness.
Watermelon chopped with Greek salad
Chopped Greek salads can be enjoyed all year round, but there’s something about becoming a warm climate favorite during the summer with crisp, refreshing taste.
Mexican chopped salad served with honey shallot dressing
This Mexican chopped salad is the perfect balance between nutritious ingredients and light summer flavors. Chickpeas and pistachios bring a bit of warm nuts that stand out when paired with crispy cucumbers and fine carrots.
Watermelon salad with cucumber and feta
When is watermelon bad? Especially in the summer? In my experience, never. It’s not when you enjoy it with slices, pools or salads, as in this watermelon/caprese collaboration. It’s as delicious as a grilled meal, appetizer or sides, such as chicken or salmon. And it’s the perfect use for the extra melon you probably have. Remove the wrap and cut it!
Garam Masala Corn Salad
Corn salad is a stuffing and delicious dish for enjoying side or solo for several summer months. (And to my surprise, it’s season!) This bowl is filled with crispy, enthusiastic ingredients and combined with a bit of heat.
Tomato, avocado, cucumber salad
About breathtaking salads! This trio of tomatoes, avocados and cucumbers is the perfect balance of crispy, delicious, and sweet. Throw your favorite spices on top along with fresh herbs. It’s as pretty as tasty – perhaps even more.
This fruit salad is another addition to your summer salad list. Chickpeas bring a wonderful element of protein that combines well with these fresh fruits and bright greens.
Ricotta has my heart in every dish. When combined with fresh fruit, this creamy cheese is virtually unstoppable. It tends to lean a bit sweet, but ricotta takes on the flavor of what participates in it. These fruits in particular have the perfect sweetness that balances the creaminess of the ricotta.
Pink Radicchio Salad
There is no better salad – try and change my mind. Camila Marcus has shown us the best way to prepare and serve these delicious, lush vegetables. Since then, we have been changing for a long time. The pink radicchio pairs perfectly with a variety of toppings, making it the ideal summer table salad that will surprise the crowd.
Strawberry and arugula salad with spring herbs and goat cheese
This strawberry and arugula salad brings an all-summer vibe. Creamy goat cheese is one of my favorite salad toppings. The addition to this salad is no exception! This flavour combination is definitely something you don’t want to miss.
Faro salad with spring vegetables
Faro salad will definitely attract everyone’s attention during the summer. Fearo with a variety of fruits, nuts and fresh herbs is not boring or bland. A squeeze of lemon brightens this bowl and brings a little of the chili pepper you’re always looking for during the hot months.
Radish, fennel, grapefruit salad
This citrus salad is a beautiful mix of bright colors and enthusiastic flavors. The tangy citrus fruits are balanced by sliced ​​avocado and drizzle of olive oil, creating a simple bowl stacked with fresh summer goodness.
Thai chicken salad
One of the best parts of this simple summer salad is that you can use the rest of the rotisserie chicken. Talk about simple and delicious things! It also boasts creamy avocados, floral and sweet mangoes, and crispy peanuts.
Poblano vinaigrette roasted with chickpeas, corn and avocado salad
This large textured, large flavored chopped salad combines sweet grilled corn, charcoal grilled poblano peppers and fresh burst cherry tomatoes to create a salad that you can enjoy at home or on the go. It is also completely customizable and requires no recipes at all. (We love it.) Basically, this chopped salad is your oyster.
Summer pasta salad
Pasta salads are a classic summer staple. We love it being light and refreshing, but still important enough to satisfy you. Add grilled vegetables, mozzarella cheese, edamame and kalamata olives. The results are nothing but perfect. Perfect for lunch, dinner parties, or barbecues, making it a crowd favorite wherever you are.
Southwest Superfood Salad
Imagine all the flavors you love with tacos combined in the form of a salad. Next, imagine the sweet summer peaches that go into the mix. I have only two words to explain it: Absolutely God. It’s well-balanced, flavorful and easy to throw together at any time. You lean in reward. After all, it’s summer.
Spicy Sui Cafeta Salad
Prepare melons in this fresh summer salad. Watermelon and feta unite to create a whole much more than the sum of the parts. Additionally, fresh sliced ​​Jalepeño brings caloric heat to completely offset its fruity sweetness.
Arugula, figs, burrata salad
Figs are the ultra-high fiber fruit you should definitely eat this summer. Is it just me or does it seem like they are elevating all the dishes they are part of? Either way, this simple summer salad presents a simple vinaigrette that will make all these delicious components shine with creamy brutta, candied pecans and a simple vinaigrette.
Mango, avocado, feta salad
Another fruit superstar, Mango is a great summer salad. Its sweet, tropical profile really makes it shine. And with salty feta, nut pistachios and fresh herbs on its side, mangoes are the unofficial fruits of this summer. I’m calling it now.
Mexican street corn salad
Make the most of the corn season with this street corn salad. (Seriously!) You get all the joys of eating decadent grilled corn, without dirty napkins and messy hand sides.
Grilled peach and asparagus salad with spicy pepitas from the cafe’s appreciation
Like its name, this loaded salad has a bit of it all. It is delightfully decorated with grilled peaches, burnt asparagus, spicy pepitas, vegan mozzarella cheese and goji chipotle dressing. Proof that there is more.
Chart Masala Citrus Salad
Citrus salads are always tasty. And even more so during the summer. When the sun comes out, it feels good to eat something just as bright and vibrant. And, of course, how refreshing and moisturizing the orange is! Totally juicy, sweet and a little sour, this salad celebrates everything you love about citrus.
This post was last updated on June 3, 2025 to include new insights.
Source: Camille Styles – camillestyles.com
